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The Compute-Industrial Complex: Eisenhower's Other Warning and the Institutional Machine That Runs Itself

WHWilliam Hunter Laustrup

Society of Toxicology

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Abstract

FractalNode Magazine Issue 003, Article 02 — Investigation Coins the term 'Compute-Industrial Complex' to describe the convergence of military, intelligence, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and AI institutions connected by a revolving door. Documents: 80% of four-star generals joining defense contractors, 91% of senior officials becoming lobbyists, $2.4 trillion in Pentagon contracts (2020-2024), Monsanto's 73% revolving-door lobbyist rate, and the $13.4B FY2026 AI defense budget. Starts with Eisenhower's overlooked warning about academic capture. 12 verified sources. Part of FractalNode Magazine Issue 003: The Pipeline

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  • Pipeline (software)
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  • Convergence (economics)
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